Reno Piscopo Explained

Reno Piscopo
Fullname:Reno Mauro Piscopo[1]
Birth Date:27 May 1998
Birth Place:Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Height:170 cm[2]
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Melbourne Victory
Clubnumber:27
Youthclubs1:Fawkner Blues
Youthclubs2:North Coburg United
Youthclubs3:Melbourne Phoenix
Youthyears4:2011–2017
Youthclubs4:Inter Milan
Youthyears5:2017
Youthclubs5:Torino
Years1:2017–2019
Clubs1:Renate
Caps1:51
Goals1:5
Years2:2019–2022
Clubs2:Wellington Phoenix
Caps2:59
Goals2:8
Years3:2022–2024
Clubs3:Newcastle Jets
Caps3:33
Goals3:2
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Melbourne Victory
Caps4:0
Goals4:0
Nationalyears1:2013
Nationalteam1:Italy U15
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2013–2014
Nationalteam2:Italy U16
Nationalcaps2:4
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2014
Nationalteam3:Italy U17
Nationalcaps3:3
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2016
Nationalteam4:Australia U20
Nationalcaps4:1
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalyears5:2019–2021
Nationalteam5:Australia U23
Nationalcaps5:11
Nationalgoals5:2
Club-Update:5 June 2024
Nationalteam-Update:26 January 2020

Reno Piscopo (born 27 May 1998) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Melbourne Victory.[3]

Early life

Piscopo was born in Melbourne, Australia to an Italian father and Maltese mother.[4]

Club career

Youth

Piscopo began his youth career with Melbourne Phoenix, and later the Genova International School of Soccer.[5] He was signed by Inter Milan in 2011, where he played with the youth teams for six years, before signing with Torino in 2017 to join the youth setup.[6]

Renate

In August 2017, Piscopo was transferred to Renate, signing a three-year deal. Piscopo stated his intentions for leaving Torino were attain more first team experience.[7] He made his league debut on 27 August as a substitute in a 3–0 win at home against Padova.[8]

Wellington Phoenix

In August 2019, Piscopo signed a three-year deal with Wellington Phoenix.[9]

Newcastle Jets

After departing Wellington at the conclusion of his contract, Piscopo signed a two-year deal with A-League side Newcastle Jets on 21 June 2022.[10]

Melbourne Victory

On 5 July 2024, Piscopo signed a two-year deal with A-League Men club Melbourne Victory.[11]

International career

At international youth level, he made his debut with the Italy under-15 against Russia on 20 March 2013.[12] He later represented the Italy under-17, and most recently the Australia under-20.[13]

Piscopo qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. He was part of the Olyroos Olympic squad. The team beat Argentina in their first group match but were unable to win another match. They were therefore not in medal contention.[14] He is also eligible to represent Malta.

Career statistics

Club

[15]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
A.C. Renate2017–18[16] Serie C1900010200
2018–19[17] Serie C3251010345
Total5151020545
Wellington Phoenix2019–20A-League21200212
2020–21A-League162162
2021–22A-League Men22420244
Total5982000618
Newcastle Jets2022–23A-League Men18100181
Career total12814302013314

Honours

Individual

2022[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AFCS.
  2. News: Squad list - Men's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020. FIFA. 8 July 2021.
  3. Web site: Wellington Phoenix Sign Skilful Australian Winger from Italian Side. 23 August 2019.
  4. http://worldsoccerscouting.net/reno-piscopo/
  5. Web site: The Next Generation of Australian Wonderkids. 13 June 2022 .
  6. News: Aussie Youth Makes Serie A Move. Con. Stamocostas. FourFourTwo. 1 February 2017.
  7. News: Aussie teenager Piscopo departs Serie A for Renate. FourFourTwo. 9 August 2017.
  8. Web site: Renate vs. Calcio Padova - 27 August 2017 - Soccerway.
  9. News: Transfer news: Ex-Inter Milan Aussie signs for A-League club. Aidan. Ormond. FTBL. 18 August 2019.
  10. News: Newcastle Jets Sign Exciting Attacker Reno Piscopo. Newcastle Jets FC. 21 June 2022.
  11. Web site: 5 July 2024 . Melbourne Victory signs Reno Piscopo . 9 July 2024 . Melbourne Victory.
  12. http://worldsoccerscouting.net/reno-piscopo/
  13. http://worldsoccerscouting.net/reno-piscopo/
  14. Web site: Australian Olympic Team for Tokyo 2021. 2022-02-25. The Roar. en-US.
  15. Web site: R. Piscopo. 19 May 2023. Soccerway.
  16. Web site: Renate 1–1 Feralpisalò. 19 May 2023. tuttoc.com.
  17. Web site: Renate 0–0 Gozzano. tuttoc.com. 20 May 2023.
  18. News: ALM young guns get shot against Barcelona. Anna. Harrington. 20 May 2022. 20 May 2022. The Canberra Times.